HPC Infrastructure Systems Engineer (Chicago or NYC) - High-Performance Trading

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? 

Join the leading high-frequency trading firm as a HPC Infrastructure Systems Engineer. Driven by world-class research, the company empowers exceptional talent in mathematics, physics, and computer science to push scientific boundaries and apply groundbreaking research to global financial markets. Beyond delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, the firm designs, develops, and deploys transformative technologies, funds startups across industries, and partners with leading global research organizations and universities to tackle complex challenges.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities: 

• Take technical ownership of major infrastructure initiatives, especially around compute, storage, and HPC environments
• Drive end-to-end planning, deployment, and optimization of critical systems
• Troubleshoot, tune, and enhance network infrastructure (InfiniBand, Ethernet, and more)
• Use automation, scripting, and DevOps practices to streamline deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate across global teams to solve complex technical challenges
• Interface with top-tier vendors to resolve technical issues and improve performance
• Apply rigorous standards in documentation, configuration, and planning for data center operations (space, power, cabling)

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience leading infrastructure initiatives in a high-stakes environment
• Strong Linux skills – command-line troubleshooting, scripting (Python ideal)
• Understanding of networking technologies and protocols (CCNA or equivalent experience preferred)
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet)
• Excellent communication skills – able to support and collaborate with global engineering teams
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to execute under pressure
• Experience with vendor troubleshooting, project coordination, and datacenter planning
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred
• Reliable, dependable availability—including the flexibility to handle critical incidents when needed

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in financial services, high-frequency trading, or HPC environments
• Deep understanding of performance optimization in low-latency systems
• Prior experience in a DevOps-focused infrastructure engineering role

Benefits: 

• Unmatched compensation for top engineering talent
• Global-scale projects supporting low-latency trading and HPC workloads
• Freedom to innovate with full ownership of key infrastructure initiatives
• Access to next-gen tech – InfiniBand, high-throughput storage, advanced network fabrics
• Collaborative elite culture – engineers, researchers, and quants solving hard problems together

Salary: 

• Significantly above market rate